Appeal in search for missing man after abandoned vehicle is found

Victoria West

Police are appealing for help to find a man from Hitchin, after a vehicle was discovered abandoned in Great Barford.

The car, a red Nissan Juke, was found in the car park of The Anchor Inn in High Street, yesterday (January 1) and officers are concerned for the welfare of its owner, Leonard Scott, 64, of Cadwell Court.

Missing Leonard Scott.

A police spokesman said: “We’re becoming increasingly concerned for Leonard as he is not believed to have been seen for several days now, and we’d encourage him to get in touch with us to let us know that he is safe.

“We’re also urging anyone who may have seen him, or who has any information about his whereabouts, to contact us straight away.”

Leonard is described as approximately 5ft 8in tall, clean shaven, with short grey neat hair, and steel framed glasses.

Anyone with information should contact Bedfordshire or Hertfordshire Police on 101 quoting BP-01012016-0190.